Synlett 2007(16): 2602-2604  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-986668
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A Facile, One-Pot Procedure for Forming Diarylimines from Nitroarenes and Benzaldehydes

Andrew L. Korich, Thomas S. Hughes*
Chemistry Department, Cook Physical Science Building, University of Vermont, 82 University Place, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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Publication History

Received 30 April 2007
Publication Date:
12 September 2007 (online)

Abstract

An intermolecular reductive Schiff base formation from nitroarenes and benzaldehydes to yield diarylimines is carried out in the presence of iron powder and dilute acid. This process is tolerant of an array of functional groups and often proceeds quantitatively with no need for purification.